Parallel Circuit

In a Parallel Circuit the components are connected in separate branches. This gives the Current lots of paths to travel through. The result of this is if a component in a branch failed, it would only created a gap in one of the paths. Only that branch wouldn't work, the other branches would continue working.

Key Facts:

  • Current is different in each branch of the Circuit.
  • Total Resistance decreases for components added in parallel.
  • The Voltage is the same across all components in parallel.

Animation of a Parallel Circuit[1]

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